Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 31 | 38 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers took care of the Rockets 123-112. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.